Following his triumph in the World Cup, Lionel Messi decided to spend some quality time with his loved ones in the Alps, making use of the holiday break provided by Paris Saint-Germain.
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So, what happened next? After Argentina’s victory, Messi took some time off before returning to play in two Ligue 1 matches with PSG. He then scored in a friendly match against Cristiano Ronaldo and the Saudi all-stars. Following this, he was given more time off by the club and spent it in the French Alps with his family.
Looking at the bigger picture, Kylian Mbappe scored five goals in a match where PSG dominated, showing that Messi’s absence didn’t have a major impact. This weekend, PSG, led by coach Christophe Galtier, will return to Ligue 1 action against Stade de Reims, hoping to break their losing streak.
As for Messi’s future plans, his return date is still uncertain. It seems unlikely that he will be back in time for the upcoming match, but the matches against Montpellier and Toulouse the following week could be more realistic options.